Chicago Bears Mock Draft: Build trenches, compile victories

Round 6 via trade (LA Rams): Josh Newton, CB, TCU

Jaylon Johnson is talented but inconsistent. Kindle Vildor has struggled, and rookie Kyler Gordon is, more or less, a slot cornerback that can play outside when needed. In other words, the Chicago Bears’ cornerback core is a bit shaky. Normally, starters don’t come in the sixth round or later rounds unless you happen to be Seattle and find them at every opportunity, but the Bears need some help. That’s where Josh Newton comes in.

TCU is one of the only unbeaten teams in the country, much to the chagrin of several analysts and certain college football fanbases (Alabama), but the Horned Frogs have a roster loaded with talent and players that could potentially make a statement at the next level; Newton is one of them. Though he is just six feet tall, he plays with a scrappy edge that gives him a leg up on some of his fellow draft mates.

One of the knocks on Newton is that, at times, he can be a bit overwhelmed, and his tackling needs a tweak. That’s often the case with a lot of cornerbacks that go late. Having said that, the Bears mostly picked up this draft choice from the Rams to take a flier on a player with athletic upside. That is something Newton has, and he might just be a special teamer, a backup, or used in plays where his athleticism can be utilized. Plus, you open your doors to more people when you aren’t a good football team. Every bit of help counts.